Manton Bay Nest Summary
The Manton Bay nest was first used in 2007 by White 08(97) and Green 5N(04) who successfully raised 2 chicks. They paired again in 2008 but the nest failed and in 2009 the nest was unused.
In 2010 a new pair, Green 5R(04) and an unringed female nicknamed Mrs 5R, took up residence and over the next four years successfully raised 11 chicks.
Green 5R(04) failed to return in 2014 resulting Mrs 5R took a new mate, Blue 28(10) and laid 3 eggs. Blue 33(11) arrived determined to claim this nest and succeeded removing Blue 28(10) and kicking out the eggs. Mrs 5R was officially named “Maya” and she spent the remainder of the year bonding with Blue 33(11).
In 2015, Maya and Blue 33(11) returned and to date have successfully raised 14 chicks including a brood of four last year - the first time seen on a public webcam. It was a pure joy to watch and a summary of the 2019 season can be viewed here.
© Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
Maya, for the second successive year, was the first osprey to return home last season arriving on March 14 and was reunited once more with Blue 33(11) when he returned on March 23.
Will she be first back again this year?
Time will tell but I am sure you will all join me in wishing Maya and Blue 33(11) a safe journey home and for another successful season.
IMAGICAT
Landed 03:31, still there:
(I haven't done a catchup for this nest.)
Up again :)
A post that said "just a paddle" has been removed due to inaccuracy.
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First, on checking back for sticks etc, I see that there have been very long freezes - after the Ouch it was frozen as per snap until the next browser refresh, and more freezes since.
There's been a change of policy:
The "paddle" resolved into a briefly successful mating:
More soily stuff:
More freezes, empty nest - but it freezes very soon after refreshing browser.
Hi SCYLLA and Everyone Maya just standing in nest and33 comes in for what looked like a successful mating At least it looks brighhter there
33 just arrived for a non-mating visit
Morning ALL - thanks for all the earlier captures
Maya and 33 mantling
Someone around - yes just saw another osprey overhead but I missed capture!!